Top Banks Show Up with Customised Cakes for Aliko Dangote's 68th Birthday
- Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, celebrated his 68th birthday in a private event
- Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to Dangote, praising his contributions to the country’s industrialisation and job creation
- Leading Nigerian banks, Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank, and First City Monument Bank, presented Dangote with custom-designed cakes symbolising his major business ventures
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Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has more than four years of financial, business, and technology research and reporting expertise, providing insights into Kenyan and global trends.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and the founder of the Dangote Group, marked his 68th birthday in a private yet memorable celebration surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers.
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During his birthday, Dangote received tributes, including a notable commendation from Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu commended Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrialisation effort, noting how his ventures, from cement manufacturing to agriculture and the groundbreaking Dangote Refinery, have bolstered the national ambition for self-sufficiency and created thousands of jobs.
Cakes, presents for Aliko Dangote
Dangote opted for a low-key birthday party in which he received a series of bespoke birthday cakes presented by some of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of custom-designed birthday cakes from three major Nigerian banks: Guaranty Trust Bank (GT Bank), Access Bank, and First City Monument Bank (FCMB).
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Each cake was meticulously crafted to reflect Dangote’s business empire and cultural influence, showcasing the deep ties between the billionaire and the financial sector.
GT Bank presented a towering cake designed to resemble a refinery. This recognised Dangote's achievements in the establishment of the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, which began operations in 2024 and has redefined Nigeria’s energy sector.
Access Bank offered a cake styled like a grand mosque, symbolising Dangote’s cultural and religious contributions, as well as his commitment to community development.
FCMB delivered a cake shaped like a cement factory, celebrating Dangote Cement, the continent’s leading cement producer and a cornerstone of his industrial conglomerate.
The designs not only honored Dangote’s business achievements but also underscored the banks’ appreciation for their long-standing relationship with the industrialist, whose ventures have significantly impacted Nigeria’s economy.
This gesture from the banks follows a tradition of honouring Dangote with symbolic cakes, as seen in previous years, such as Access Bank’s fertiliser plant-themed cake for his 64th birthday in 2021.
Who are the richest people in Africa?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that the combined wealth of African billionaires rose by $900 million to $82.4 billion in 2025, reflecting economic resilience across key sectors such as manufacturing, oil, luxury goods, and telecoms.
Dangote remains Africa’s richest man with a net worth of $23.9 billion, powered by his vast industrial empire and the operational launch of the Dangote Refinery.
He is followed by South Africa’s Johann Rupert, worth $10.1 billion, and Nicky Oppenheimer at $9.4 billion. Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris and Nigeria’s Mike Adenuga round out the top five.
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